Colorado State defensive line coach Greg Lupfer watches during the first half of the NCAA New Mexico Bowl college football game against Washington State on Saturday in Albuquerque, N.M. / Matt York/AP

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CSU announced Monday that it has suspended assistant football coach Greg Lupfer without pay after he was caught on camera using a homophobic slur during Saturday’s New Mexico Bowl.

In addition to immediately being suspended without pay, Lupfer will go through mandatory anger management and diversity training in the sanctions ordered by Colorado State University athletic director Jack Graham.

Lupfer, CSU’s defensive line coach, was caught by ESPN cameras saying what appeared to be the words “f------ f----t” at Washington State quarterback Connor Halliday after Halliday threw a touchdown pass in the first half of CSU’s 48-45 win. Halliday was near the CSU bench after rolling out of the pocket to throw.

“I accept these consequences — two weeks without pay and the training programs — and I am thankful for this second chance to continue coaching at Colorado State and be a part of the Ram Family,” Lupfer said in a statement released by CSU. “I am deeply sorry for my behavior, which does not represent who I am or my values. I embrace the opportunity to participate in anger management and diversity sensitivity training. I was angry and careless with my words, and my words hurt many people. I sincerely apologize to the GLBTQ community for causing pain by using a slur without considering its meaning. I take ownership of my words and fully understand why people are very upset.”

After the game Halliday said, “Coach grabbed me and said some profane things to me.” Video shows that Lupfer didn’t grab Halliday, but the two did have a verbal exchange.

Lupfer will be placed on a zero-tolerance status related to the issue. When reached by phone, Graham cited the news release and said he would not comment further on the matter.